Some of the following nutrition from food as
well as supplements may be recommended by Dr. Merigian at your
appointment to help with your diabetes. Be sure to speak with
Dr. Merigian before starting any supplement regimen.
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NuTruEssentials Vitamin Formula (shop
at Natura-Alchem)
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NuTruEssentials Mineral Formula (shop
at Natura-Alchem)
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NuTruEssentials Fatty Acid Formula (shop
at Natura-Alchem)
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NuTruEssentials Digestive Enzyme Formula (shop
at Natura-Alchem)
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Aminoguanidine, to prevent degenerative vascular disease,
300 mg. daily
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Alpha-lipoic acid, to reduce oxidative damage,
300 mg three times daily (shop
at Natura-Alchem)
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Proanthocyanidins such as grape seed extract, 100 mg twice
daily
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Vitamin E, to protect prostacyclin, 400 mg 2 or 3 times
daily (shop at
Natura-Alchem)
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Vitamin C, another effective antioxidant, 2500 mg daily
divided into doses
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Coenzyme Q10, to support the immune system and aid the
cardiovascular system, 30 t1000 mg daily
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Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC), an important
nutrient in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy, 500-1000 mg
twice daily (shop
at Natura-Alchem)
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Gamma-linelenic acid (GLA), to promote the release of
prostacyclin, nourishing nerves, and regenerating capillaries,
1500 mg daily, taken in divided doses
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Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a fish oil product to reduce
abnormal blood clotting and lower triglycerides, 1200 to 2400
mg daily
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Gingkbiloba, for antioxidant effects, 120 mg twice daily
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Vanadium, because it mimics the effects of insulin (Type
II diabetics should be aware of possible reduction in
medication), 7.5 mg 3 times daily (Prescription: Vanadyl
Sulfate 50 mg twice daily)
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Niacin, to dilate peripheral blood vessels and reduce
cholesterol levels, 800 mg twice daily
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Chromium, toenhance cellular absorption, 200 mg twice
daily
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Inositol and taurine, which are depleted in diabetics,
1500 mg of each daily
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Magnesium Citramate, deficiencies of which cause severe
vascular damage and neuropathy, 500 mg daily (shop
at Natura-Alchem)
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L-lysine, to prevent glycosylation, 1000 mg daily (shop
at Natura-Alchem)
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Relaxation therapies to lower stress levels
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Acupuncture, my reduce to peripheral neuropathy.
